We are approaching the 2nd anniversary of the October 7th attacks by Hamas on Israel. Since then, Israel have been involved in an ongoing military attack into Gaza which started as an effort to free the hostages taken but has become more than that, an existential struggle to try and destroy Hamas completely. Here are… Continue reading Approaching October 7th – some reflections on Israel Hamas and antisemitism
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What the reactions to the new Archbishop do tell us
Readers will be familiar by now with my own take on the change of personnel at the top of the Church of England. I don’t think it was ever going to make much difference because the issues we should have with the CofE go back further and down deeper than individual personalities. If you have… Continue reading What the reactions to the new Archbishop do tell us
Stand with Britain’s Jews because that’s the right thing to do … Not for any other agenda
Yesterday’s terror attack on a synagogue in Manchester was horrific. There have been so many warnings about the increased fear that Jews are experiencing. On Yom Kippur those fears became a reality. This attack didn’t come out of nowhere, as shocking as it was. I’ve written recently about racism and how word, symbols and marches… Continue reading Stand with Britain’s Jews because that’s the right thing to do … Not for any other agenda
Disuniting the kingdom – who are you marching for?
On Saturday last week, an estimated 100000 people marched through London in a protest called “Unite the nation.” Quite a few Christian leaders have condemned the march as promoting intimidation and fear particularly towards immigrants and asylum seekers. I’ve seen quite a few responses from Christians who joined in on the march complaining that they… Continue reading Disuniting the kingdom – who are you marching for?
America in mourning, 911 and Charlie Kirk
Twenty four years ago today, we followed the news as shocking events unfolded in the US. I remember the shock as we first heard rumours of a plane hitting one of the World Trade Centre towers and imagined a small microlight only to watch as though in slow motion airliners crashing into the towers. It… Continue reading America in mourning, 911 and Charlie Kirk
Happy 100th birthday Dick Lucas
Dick Lucas is 100 today, an incredible achievement. I suspect that many readers both of younger age and from charismatic backgrounds may be unfamiliar with who Dick Lucas is but he is in fact one of the most significant figures in modern reformed/evangelical Christianity, alongside John Stott and Martyn Lloyd Jones. I remember finding some… Continue reading Happy 100th birthday Dick Lucas
Restrictions on street evangelism in Birmingham continue under the radar for the Christian press
In the last few weeks, Birmingham City Council have brought in two Public Space Protection Orders in Birmingham. You can find them here. The first prevents the use of amplification and musical instruments in certain streets in the city centre. It will affect street preachers as well as entertainers and buskers. Our concern is that… Continue reading Restrictions on street evangelism in Birmingham continue under the radar for the Christian press
Don’t forget the teachers
It’s GCSE results day. If you or someone in your family are getting your results, then I hope you have got the results that you were hoping for and working for. I normally try and post something on results day with a focus on those getting their results. Primarily my aim is to encourage you,… Continue reading Don’t forget the teachers
What I’ve written to Birmingham Council about street preachers, buskers and amplification
Dear …… I am writing concerning that PSPO for the city centre banning the use of musical instruments and amplification. I write as one of the pastors at Church Central North, one of the churches in Birmingham. We have members of our church involved specifically in Street Evangelism. I would want to first of all… Continue reading What I’ve written to Birmingham Council about street preachers, buskers and amplification
Putin’s victories
At the end of last week, President Trump welcomed President Putin to Alaska. This week Vladimir Zelensky heads to the White House joined by a number of European leaders to support him I’ve commented previously that Trump”s apparent willingness to carve up Ukraine, requiring mineral rights for the US whilst other territory is given up… Continue reading Putin’s victories
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